42" Plasma TV and my HB - Toyota Yaris Forums

Rotorheader · 12-19-2008, 07:05 PM

While at Costco last month, I bought a 42" TV, put it on a sled, and loaded it into the back of my HB. Tight fit, and it was snug, but I was able to get the tailgate closed and latched, and didn't even have to adjust the seat backs.

As roomy as a station wagon ;-)}}

Rich k · 12-19-2008, 07:07 PM

WOW i wouldn'd have thought it would fit, probably wouldn't have even tried it. good job.

ddongbap · 12-19-2008, 07:16 PM

I think it would have fit better in my LB. My room actually.

talnlnky · 12-19-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotorheader

While at Costco last month, I bought a 42" TV, put it on a sled, and loaded it into the back of my HB. Tight fit, and it was snug, but I was able to get the tailgate closed and latched, and didn't even have to adjust the seat backs.

As roomy as a station wagon ;-)}}

nice... I did a 32"... no challenge at all. Tho...many sedans may have had issues with it.

Black Yaris · 12-19-2008, 08:18 PM

Pix?

kenkyd · 12-19-2008, 08:52 PM

i fit my 46 inch lcd in the hb. layed it down, had the front seats ALL the way to the front. drove like a retard for 25 minutes.

Revsson · 12-20-2008, 12:04 AM

Did you have to take any of the original packaging off to get it in there?

gid · 12-20-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

nice... I did a 32"... no challenge at all. Tho...many sedans may have had issues with it.

and placed it the whole width of car in back of the front seats on the floor . Nice and snug so it didn't wobble for the 50 mile trip home .

kuyachris84 · 12-20-2008, 01:22 AM

nice, i fit a 40 inch plama tv and a really nice black glass stand in the back. Fit perfectly, I was actually surprised.

cali yaris · 12-20-2008, 01:23 AM

since it fits so well, why doesn't someone install it back there?

Rotorheader · 12-20-2008, 01:27 AM

Didn't have to take it out of the box; Just carefully fit it in, so as to not skin up the soft plastic trim.

pinoypizzaboy · 12-20-2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

since it fits so well, why doesn't someone install it back there?

haha i had the same idea. 32 inch will be perfect! but stupid lol

nemelek · 12-20-2008, 08:08 AM

For X Mass I bought a Golds Gym exercise cycle for my wife. It goes in the museum, gymnasiums get used and not looked at. Anyways I was surprised it fit without having to tie the hatch back down.

Revsson · 12-21-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pinoypizzaboy

haha i had the same idea. 32 inch will be perfect! but stupid lol

Well, if it shows up on Pimp My Ride or somewhere, I think Garm should
get paid for his idea...he posted it before you.

yarisugi · 12-21-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

Pix?

I just got my 46" LCD and somehow got it into the car. The box was actually 52" long. I moved the passenger seat up and set part of the box on the shoulder of the driver's seat. The salesperson recommended that I try to keep it upright when driving home, so this was the best I could do. upright enough? lol

bzinn 1 · 12-22-2008, 12:50 AM

the reason they want you to transport vertical is they are not packed to be laid down adn the screens can get cracked....working at Sears we see a lot of them like that.....sad part it is on the delivery truck that brings them to us laying down.......

gid · 12-22-2008, 01:00 AM

says keep upright at all times on the box . This is due to the liquid crystals . Hope it didn't harm it . We went thru 3 faulty 32" L.C.D. tvs ( 2 SHARPS and 1 SYLVANIA before this one ( MAGNAVOX ). Three months and looking fine , KNOCK ON WOOD . Use it with the computer as well . NFL looks great in H.D.

. GOOD LUCK and ENJOY .

Latka · 12-22-2008, 05:39 AM

I work at Costco, and we stack them on their sides all the time. As long as you don't leave them there for months on end you're ok. Same thing with Plasma. If you don't put anything pointy / sharp under it you should be ok.

That being said, I try to get people to keep them upright if at all possible. You'd be surprised what people will do to a poor TV to get it home - and they usually get all mad at us - like I had some control over which stupid car you chose to bring and buy this humongous ass TV. Hahahaha. People.

12-19-2008, 07:05 PM	#1
Rotorheader Drives: 07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowell, OR Posts: 35	42" Plasma TV and my HB While at Costco last month, I bought a 42" TV, put it on a sled, and loaded it into the back of my HB. Tight fit, and it was snug, but I was able to get the tailgate closed and latched, and didn't even have to adjust the seat backs. As roomy as a station wagon ;-)}}

12-19-2008, 08:18 PM	#5
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Pix? __________________

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12-20-2008, 01:23 AM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	since it fits so well, why doesn't someone install it back there? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-20-2008, 08:08 AM	#13
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	For X Mass I bought a Golds Gym exercise cycle for my wife. It goes in the museum, gymnasiums get used and not looked at. Anyways I was surprised it fit without having to tie the hatch back down. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

12-19-2008, 07:07 PM	#2
Rich k Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dutchess NY Posts: 130	WOW i wouldn'd have thought it would fit, probably wouldn't have even tried it. good job.

12-19-2008, 07:16 PM	#3
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	I think it would have fit better in my LB. My room actually.

12-19-2008, 08:52 PM	#6
kenkyd kanye Drives: 11 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 88	i fit my 46 inch lcd in the hb. layed it down, had the front seats ALL the way to the front. drove like a retard for 25 minutes.

12-20-2008, 12:04 AM	#7
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Did you have to take any of the original packaging off to get it in there?

12-20-2008, 01:27 AM	#11
Rotorheader Drives: 07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowell, OR Posts: 35	Didn't have to take it out of the box; Just carefully fit it in, so as to not skin up the soft plastic trim.

12-22-2008, 12:50 AM	#16
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	the reason they want you to transport vertical is they are not packed to be laid down adn the screens can get cracked....working at Sears we see a lot of them like that.....sad part it is on the delivery truck that brings them to us laying down.......

12-22-2008, 01:00 AM	#17
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	says keep upright at all times on the box . This is due to the liquid crystals . Hope it didn't harm it . We went thru 3 faulty 32" L.C.D. tvs ( 2 SHARPS and 1 SYLVANIA before this one ( MAGNAVOX ). Three months and looking fine , KNOCK ON WOOD . Use it with the computer as well . NFL looks great in H.D. . GOOD LUCK and ENJOY .

12-22-2008, 05:39 AM	#18
Latka Drives: 0x Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 74	I work at Costco, and we stack them on their sides all the time. As long as you don't leave them there for months on end you're ok. Same thing with Plasma. If you don't put anything pointy / sharp under it you should be ok. That being said, I try to get people to keep them upright if at all possible. You'd be surprised what people will do to a poor TV to get it home - and they usually get all mad at us - like I had some control over which stupid car you chose to bring and buy this humongous ass TV. Hahahaha. People.